Arikamedu was an ancient port city located on the southeastern coast of India. Situated near modern-day Puducherry, it was an important trading hub between India and the Roman Empire during the 1st century BC to the 2nd century AD. The site has revealed significant evidence of maritime trade, craftsmanship, and cultural exchange.Historical SignificanceThe history of…
Monumental Structures
Leptis Magna
Leptis Magna was an ancient city located in modern-day Libya, near the Mediterranean coast. Founded by the Phoenicians around 1100 BC, it later became part of the Carthaginian empire. By the 2nd century AD, Leptis Magna had grown into one of the most important cities in the Roman Empire, primarily under the reign of Emperor…
Abila (Decapolis)
Abila, part of the Decapolis, is an ancient city with significant archaeological and historical importance. It lies in modern-day Jordan, specifically in the northern region. Abila was one of the ten cities of the Decapolis, a group of cities that formed a cultural and economic league in the eastern Roman Empire.Historical BackgroundAbila’s origins trace back…
Capitolias
Capitolias, an ancient city, was part of the Decapolis—a group of ten cities in the Roman Empire’s eastern frontier. Located in modern-day Jordan, Capitolias was established in AD 97. It lies near the village of Beit Ras, about 10 kilometers north of the modern city of Irbid.Founding and Historical ContextEmperor Nerva founded Capitolias in AD…
Gadara
Gadara, an ancient city of significant historical and cultural importance, stands as a testament to the complexities of the Greco-Roman world in the Near East. Located in present-day Jordan, Gadara played a crucial role in the region’s political, intellectual, and cultural developments.Geographic and Strategic Importance Of GadaraThe city was strategically positioned on a ridge overlooking…
Shahr-e Gholghola (City of Screams)
Shahr-i Gholghola, also known as the City of Screams, is an ancient fortress city located in the heart of Afghanistan’s Bamiyan Valley. It stands as a testament to the region’s rich history, which dates back to the 6th century AD. The city’s ruins, perched on a steep cliff, overlook the valley and are a poignant reminder of the area’s Buddhist past and the Islamic conquests that followed. Shahr-i Gholghola is part of the cultural landscape and archaeological remains of the Bamiyan Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2003. The city’s name, meaning “City of Screams,” is believed to derive from the tragic events that unfolded during the Mongol invasion in the 13th century.